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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002AVALANCHE 2500, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 839 (DATA LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC U1881 TO U1899: STARTER/GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)TEST DESCRIPTION

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWD

Test Description

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

8: The module which was not communicating may have set Loss of Communication DTCs for those modules that it was monitoring.

DTC U1881-U1899

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Data Link Connector (DLC) Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List and Inline Harness Connector End Views in Wiring Systems
1	Was any DTC in the range U1001-U1254 recorded?	Go to DTC U1001-U1254	Go to Step 2
2	Was any DTC in the range U0100-U0299 recorded?	Go to DTC U0100-U0299 (Diesel Engine) DTC U0100-U0299 (HP2)	Go to Step 3
3	IMPORTANT: Use the DTC Descriptors list in order to determine which module is not communicating. If multiple DTCs were set, consider the closest module to the powertrain control module (PCM) as the non-communicating module. A loss of voltage to the electric-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) hydraulic motor as well as to the module may cause a loss of communication. Test the following circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open or a short to ground: The battery positive voltage input circuits The battery positive voltage output circuits The ignition voltage input circuits The ignition voltage output circuits The switched battery positive voltage circuits Refer to the following: Control Module References in Body Control System for the applicable schematic Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 4
4	IMPORTANT: A loss of ground to the EHPS hydraulic motor as well as to the module may cause a loss of communication. Turn OFF the ignition. Test the ground circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open. Refer to the following: Control Module References in Body Control System for the applicable Schematic Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
5	Test the class 2 or/and high speed GMLAN serial data circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the harness connectors of the module that is not communicating for poor connections and terminal tension at the following circuits: The battery positive voltage input circuits The battery positive voltage output circuits The ignition voltage input circuits The ignition voltage output circuits The switched battery positive voltage supply circuits The ground circuits The class 2 or/and high speed GMLAN serial data circuits Refer to the following: Control Module References in Body Control System for the applicable schematic Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
7	IMPORTANT: Perform the programming or set up procedure for the module, if required. Replace the module that is not communicating. Refer to Control Module References for the applicable replacement procedure.Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 8	-
8	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. Select the Display DTCs function for the module which was not communicating. Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?	Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check	Go to Step 9
9	Select the Display DTCs function for the modules which had the Loss of Communications DTC set. Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?	Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check	Go to Step 10
10	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Continue diagnosing or clearing the DTCs until all the modules have been diagnosed and all the DTCs have been cleared. Did you complete the action?	Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check	-

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